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This one-ton elephant seal has gone viral for smashing into cars and infrastructure, but biologists have a more poignant explanation for his behavior

A best-yet measurement of one of general relativity’s most mind-boggling effects is “another feather in Einstein’s cap”

For almost 60 years, a global ban on nuclear weapons in space has held up. But the growing number of satellites and increasing geopolitical tension has scientists worried the moratorium could fail

As rainfall intensifies with climate change, waste flushed out to sea could attract more sharks, putting beachgoers at risk

To align Coordinated Universal Time with Earth’s rotation, a second occasionally gets added to the year. That may change in 2027

Steel support columns in the Midtown building, which is being converted from offices into apartments, may have been overloaded, experts say

During World War II, statistics helped the Allies estimate the number of enemy tanks, which proved essential in the decisive move against Nazi Germany

The sport supplement is popular among health influencers and athletes, who say creatine can help build stronger muscles and sharper brains—but is it legit?

Probing the dawn of the cosmos for clues to how the first galaxies and supermassive black holes formed is no easy feat

The Big Apple’s biannual sunset display is as iconic as it is captivating. Here’s everything you need to know about why the phenomenon happens and how best to view it

Getting as little as 90 minutes less sleep than usual may lead to gaining weight and becoming more sedentary, a new study finds

Both Neanderthals and Homo sapiens may have shared tools and behavioral practices, new research suggests